IDA MAY GRINNELL

Ida May Grinnell, of Newburgh, a homemaker and lifetime area resident, entered into rest on Friday, January 11, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. She was 96.

Daughter of the late John W. and Daisy M. (Woolsey) Dimes, she was born October 20, 1916 in Balmville, NY. She was married to the late John Dent Grinnell.

Ida May is survived by her daughter, Carol D. Grinnell of Newburgh, her beloved cat, Autumn, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two children; her son, David Dent Grinnell, and her daughter, Darlene Georgia Grinnell.

In recent years, Ida May enjoyed attending meetings with the Hudson Valley Poets with her daughter.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 13 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 14 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.

To send a personal condolence or further information, please visit Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.

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